Boat detailing supplies for James IslandWappoo Creek, Elliott Cut and the Stono
Compound for tired gelcoat, liquid wax, metal polish and deck cleaners for the skiffs, bay boats and family boats launched from James Island’s busy landings.
Shop productsVisit the storeTwo busy landings and a lot of tidal creek
James Island has water on almost every side: Wappoo Creek and Elliott Cut to the north, Charleston Harbor to the east, the Stono River to the west and marsh creeks running through the middle. Two of the busiest public landings in Charleston County are here. The W. Lloyd Fleming landing at Riverland Terrace is on Wappoo Creek and Elliott Cut, and the Battery Island landing on Sol Legare Island is on the Stono River. Charleston County Parks lists both among its highest-traffic landings on weekends and holidays.
Paddlers have their own launches, including James Island County Park on the Stono side and Sunrise Park on the harbor. Just across Elliott Cut, the Wappoo Cut landing in West Ashley is busy too.
If yours is an older skiff or bay boat that gets used hard and lives outside, the common problems are gelcoat that has gone chalky, decks and hatches stained from fishing, and hardware that’s starting to pit. Bringing a neglected hull back takes a heavy-cut compound, then a durable wax to hold the shine. From the Riverland Terrace landing, our store is about 17 miles away, roughly half an hour without traffic.
From James Island
- From Riverland Terrace landing: about 17 mi, 30 min
- From James Island County Park: about 18.5 mi, 35 min
- From the Sol Legare landing: about 25 mi, 47 min
- Call ahead to check stock before you make the drive.
Approximate drive distances and times without traffic.
Get directionsBring it back, then keep it
A heavy-cut compound for badly oxidized gelcoat, a long-lasting liquid wax, metal polish for rails and cleats, an all-purpose cleaner and a towel that dries the boat fast.
Public landings on and near James Island
These landings and launches are listed by Charleston County Parks and the SCDNR saltwater fishing program.
- W. Lloyd Fleming (Riverland Terrace) Landing – Wappoo Creek and Elliott Cut, off State Road 700; one of the county’s busiest
- Battery Island (Sol Legare) Landing – Stono River, at the end of County Road 632 on Sol Legare Island; also one of the busiest
- James Island County Park – Stono River; paddle-craft launch only
- Sunrise Park – Charleston Harbor; paddle-craft launch only
- Richard E. Seabrook (Wappoo Cut) Landing – Across Elliott Cut in West Ashley; one of the county’s busiest
Listed for reference only. Marine Detail Supply Charleston is not affiliated with these facilities and does not deliver to them. Check posted rules, tides and closures before you launch.
James Island care notes
Fishing boats and hard-used hulls have their own to-do list.
After a day on the water
- Rinse the salt off the hull, the hardware and the trailer, then clean the deck with an all-purpose cleaner before stains set.
- Dry the boat with a PVA towel or a water blade so salt and minerals don’t spot as the water evaporates.
- Wipe down rod holders, rails and cleats. Salt sitting on stainless is what starts the pitting.
Bringing an older boat back
- Test a small area first. If a medium compound won’t remove the chalk, step up to a heavy cut with a wool pad.
- Follow correction with a durable wax or sealant. Freshly compounded gelcoat needs protection right away.
- Do one section at a time and keep the surface cool. A shaded morning is better than a sunny afternoon.
MDSC Charleston
We’re in North Charleston, about half an hour from Riverland Terrace without traffic.
Marine Detail Supply Charleston
7644 Southrail Rd, Unit 400C
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 256-3383
noah@marinedetailsupply.com
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Frequently asked questions
How far is the store from James Island?
About 17 miles from the Riverland Terrace landing, roughly half an hour without traffic.
My gelcoat is badly oxidized. Where do I start?
Wash it, then test a heavy-cut compound with a wool pad on a small area. If the color and gloss come back, work the rest of the boat the same way, then polish and protect it. Call or stop in if you want help choosing.
Do you deliver to James Island landings?
No. Shop in person at the North Charleston store, or order online for free shipping on orders over $200 (UPS Ground) and a $7 flat rate on orders under $200.
What are your hours?
Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Saturday closed; Sunday closed.
Nearby towns we serve
The Folly River landing, the west-end marinas and Morris Island views.
See the page →The peninsula, Charleston Harbor and the Ashley River marinas.
See the page →The Kiawah River, Bass Creek and the Johns Island side of the Stono.
See the page →Bringing an old boat back?
Pick up compound, pads and wax at the store, or order online.
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